Timber frame extensions in Cwmbran
Thinking about a timber frame extension for your Cwmbran home? Start with a free site visit: we measure up, check what the council will allow and give you honest guide figures on the day.
- Guide price in CwmbranFrom £19,500 inc VAT
- PlanningWelsh permitted development rules (rear up to 4 m)
- Build time8–14 weeks on site
- Postcode districtsNP44
Planning rules that apply in Cwmbran
In Wales a single-storey rear extension can usually project up to 4 m beyond the rear wall without a planning application, if it is no more than 4 m high, keeps eaves to 3 m and overall height to 4 m within 2 m of a boundary, and covers no more than half the land around the original house. Wales has no larger home extension prior approval scheme.
Before any drawing is finalised we check whether the house is listed, in a conservation area or subject to an Article 4 direction.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Building regulations approval is separate from planning. Wales has its own building regulations and approved documents; the council or a registered building control approver checks the plans, inspects the work and issues a completion certificate.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Who a timber frame extension suits
- Sites where weight or speed matters
- Homeowners who want strong energy performance
- Contemporary designs with timber or board cladding
Moisture is the enemy of any timber building. We design ventilated cladding cavities, breather membranes and a proper damp-proof course height, and keep the frame dry during construction.
Local to Cwmbran
Postcode districts we cover around Cwmbran include NP44. The same team covers Pontypool (3 miles), Newport, Gwent (5 miles), Ebbw Vale (12 miles), Abergavenny (12 miles), all within easy reach.
For homes towards Mid Glamorgan, Risca is around 5 miles away. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
How much does a timber frame extension cost in Cwmbran?
Labour and material costs vary across the UK, so for Cwmbran we use our Wales factor (×0.93). The ranges include VAT and exclude design, structural and council fees.
Typical rates in Cwmbran: £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT, depending on specification.
| Size | Essential | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 m × 4 m 12 m² | £19,500 – £23,500 | £22,500 – £30,000 | £29,000 – £38,000 |
| 4 m × 5 m 20 m² | £32,500 – £39,500 | £38,000 – £49,500 | £48,000 – £63,500 |
| 5 m × 6 m 30 m² | £48,500 – £59,000 | £57,000 – £74,000 | £72,500 – £95,000 |
For a figure based on your own dimensions, use our guide-price tool.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
Drawings are prepared and agreed with you, then submitted for the right planning route and building regulations approval.
Fixed written price
With the design and specification agreed, you get a fixed written price and a start date.
Build and sign-off
We build it with one project manager, book the building control inspections and hand over the completion certificate.
Questions people ask about timber frame extensions
Do you cover all of Cwmbran?
Yes. We cover Cwmbran and the surrounding parts of Gwent. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
How long does a timber frame extension take to build in Cwmbran?
On site, typically 8 to 14 weeks once approvals are in place. Before that, allow 4–12 weeks design and approvals.
Who do I contract with for a timber frame extension in Cwmbran?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
Does a timber frame extension need planning permission?
The same planning rules apply as for any extension. If the cladding looks different from the house, permitted development’s matching-materials condition may mean an application is needed.
Is timber frame cheaper than brick?
It is similar overall. The frame can save time on site, but the cladding choice has a big effect on cost. Our guide range is about £1,630 to £3,160 per m² including VAT.
Book a free site visit in Cwmbran
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.